Transportation Planner, Planning Division
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and résumé. This recruitment will remain open until filled.
Summary
The city of San Francisco is at the center of the evolution of local, regional, and global transportation systems, and the San Francisco County Transportation Authority is leading the way in crafting policy and investment solutions that address current and future needs, and ensuring that our transportation systems work for all communities. We're looking for applicants with 1 year or more of experience to join our Planning Division, which is responsible for planning and corridor studies and facilitating community outreach efforts.
Reports to: Principal Planner
Exemption Status: Full-Time, Exempt
You will assist with larger or have full responsibility for smaller transportation planning projects that include citywide plans, neighborhood plans, policy research, and other more focused initiatives of the Transportation Authority. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience and aptitude in some or all of the following topics:
- Project and task management, including schedules, budgets, and consultant contracts (<$300,000 budget value)
- Multi-modal planning and transportation demand management
- Street design and safety improvements
- Designing and leading outreach activities
- Policy research and application
Examples of projects you may work on include:
- Neighborhood Transportation Improvement Program (NTIP) Planning Studies: We are initiating several planning studies for specific San Francisco neighborhoods that will help identify mobility, safety, and other solutions in these locations. You will support overall progress on and lead substantial portions of one or more of these studies, including conducting data gathering and existing conditions analysis, public outreach, data analysis and alternatives development, and report writing.
- Rail Program Planning Work: We are currently leading and advancing multiple planning efforts focused on long term and transformative rail investments in San Francisco that integrate with the regional and statewide rail networks. You may help develop and execute an outreach strategy, research policy and strategic position memoranda on key issues, and assist in the overall technical work for projects such as the Bayview Caltrain Location Study, the Geary/19th Ave Subway and Regional Connections Study, and more.
- Emerging Mobility Pilot Strategy Implementation: We are completing a project to identify proposed pilots of emerging mobility services and a strategy to implement those pilots within the existing legal framework of SFCTA and our partner agencies. You may help complete a set of reports and briefings on this topic.
- Street and freeway improvements: We led the development of the ConnectSF Streets and Freeways study, which includes various conceptual recommendations to improve safety and address past harms of our road network. You may help in city agency collaboration and coordination to develop near- and long-term street designs, lead outreach and engagement, and develop implementation plans.
Supervisory Responsibilities
May supervise interns and external consultants.
Annual Compensation Range: $93,860 – $129,840
Salary is effectively higher since the Transportation Authority offers an employer contribution to a retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. In addition, the Transportation Authority offers a generous cafeteria-style benefits package, which includes, but is not limited to:
Retirement: Up to 12.47% employer contribution
Insurance: Health, dental, life, short- and long-term disability and more. Medical and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts.
Deferred Compensation (Section 457) Up to IRS limit
Vacation: Three (3) weeks of vacation per year during the first 5 years of service.
Holidays: 12 holidays per year, plus 3 personal holidays.
Commuter Benefits: Up to $160 per month in Commuter Checks or a $20 per month bike benefit.
How to Apply
Send cover letter (indicating where you saw this job posted) and resume via email (jobs@sfcta.org) or mail:
RE: Transportation Planner, Planning Division
Attn: Human Resources
San Francisco County Transportation Authority
1455 Market St., 22nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
The San Francisco County Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe diversity and inclusion strengthen our work, and we strive to ensure our staff represents the communities we serve.
We are committed to fostering an environment of mutual respect. We want to employ and provide career advancement opportunities for people of any:
- race and color
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